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Workshop “Finding Your Voice | The Reset Writing Collective”

Published: July 12, 2026; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

Begin your creative writing journey in a supportive community where poetry becomes a tool for self-expression, healing, and personal growth. Join the first session of The RESET Writing Collective, a free poetry and creative writing workshop series for youth and young adults.

About This Event

Find Your Voice Through Poetry

Every great writer starts with a single story.

Join Session 1: Finding Your Voice, the opening workshop of The RESET Writing Collective, a free five-part creative writing series hosted by Find Community Connection Project (FCCP).

This interactive workshop introduces participants to the power of poetry and storytelling as tools for self-expression, creativity, and healing. Through guided writing prompts, engaging discussions, and reflective activities, you’ll begin discovering your unique voice while connecting with a community of emerging writers.

Whether you’ve never written a poem before or already enjoy writing, this workshop welcomes all experience levels.

Come as you are—leave inspired.

Workshop Theme

Finding Your Voice

This introductory session focuses on discovering your authentic voice through poetry and creative writing.

Participants will:

• Meet fellow writers in a welcoming environment.
• Explore the basics of poetry and storytelling.
• Participate in guided writing exercises.
• Respond to creative writing prompts.
• Begin drafting original poetry inspired by personal experiences.
• Build confidence expressing themselves through writing.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is open to:

• Youth
• Young adults
• Students
• Emerging writers
• First-time poets
• Spoken-word artists
• Anyone interested in creative writing and storytelling

No writing experience is required.

What to Expect

Your registration includes:

• Interactive poetry workshop
• Guided writing activities
• Creative writing prompts
• Group discussion
• Light refreshments
• Writing materials
• Opportunity to connect with fellow writers

Meet the Facilitator

Kevin Sauray (CBL Kev)

Kevin Sauray is a Brooklyn-based poet, spoken-word artist, educator, and teaching artist who empowers writers to discover and strengthen their voices through creative expression. His workshops create welcoming spaces where participants can write, reflect, and grow together.

Funding Acknowledgment

This event is funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Time: 5:30 pm EDT

Free!

Registration

Detailed information and discussion of the event.